OPINION
NEWS
REGIONS
WORLD
BUSINESS
SPORTS
ENTERTAINMENT
LIFESTYLE
THE SUNDAY TIMES
SPECIAL FEATURES
SPECIAL SECTIONS
TMT NEWSWIRE
FAST TIMES
LEGAL ADVICE
CAMPUS PRESS
VIDEOS
EXPATS & DIPLOMATS
PHOTOS
BUSINESS FORUM
PODCASTS
RESOURCES
WEATHER
MARKET OVERVIEW
CLASSIFIEDS
EXAM RESULTS
TMT DIGITAL EDITION
TMT CSI
TMT 126TH ANNIVERSARY
QUIZZES
GAMES
Opinion > Columns
Despite SC ruling, members of Congress continue to wallow in pork
By Yen Makabenta
Sep 26, 2024 12:08 am

First word

THIS is history's mordant lesson on the unsinkable pork barrel. The wheel of fortune continues to turn. Even when it seems that the barrel has been beaten for good, at the next turn of the wheel, pork and the members of Congress get back together to stage a comeback.

Related Articles

China formalizes control of Scarborough Shoal

The ICC is here: Should we duck for cover?

Testing the AES

QC-born lawyer key player in 'Trump-proofing' California

An anti-political dynasty workaround

Trump-eting America First Again

Climate action must rise above politics